

AmericanaMusic.com Podcast
Sarah Popejoy
In depth interviews with Americana Artists and other related Americana Music topics. Listen to stories behind the songs, the nuances of songwriting, and real life stories from the road, as we dig deep into the craft and the why behind the music. With Americana artists you know and love and up and coming artists, the unifier in this podcast is the people who bring that great music to life. Listen to the Music Playlists of Artists Interviewed. https://americanamusic.com/americana-music-playlists/
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Jun 25, 2025 • 24min
The Kai Crowe-Getty Interview: On Connecting with Listeners and His Solo Americana Album The Wreckage
Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we’re excited to have Kai Crowe-Getty. With his new album The Wreckage, releasing this Friday, June 27th it echoes of Mellencamp, Petty, and Springsteen storytelling with driving guitar grooves. Kai is no stranger to touring as the frontman for the rock band Lord Nelson. We’re happy to have him on the show with us today.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Jun 17, 2025 • 26min
The Cat Terrones Interview: Welsh Influences, Liner Notes, and Her New Album "Shelter in Our Beauty"
Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Cat Terrones. She’s a singer-songwriter from California whose songs, vocal presence, and harmonies wrap you up in their sound. I first met Cat at the Folk Alliance Conference International in 2024 and have been a fan of her music ever since. She’s recently released her album, Shelter in Our Beauty. We’re excited to have Cat Terrones on our show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

May 23, 2025 • 23min
The Zach John King Interview: From Indie Rock to Coming Home to Country Music
Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Zach John King. He’s recently signed with Sony Music Nashville, and has already performed at the Country to Country which is a huge three-day Country Music Festival in London, Glasgow, and Belfast. Country poet meets his Americana leaning sound that’s hard driving his new EP Slow Down drops today. Currently playing on The Highway XM and high-profile playlists we are excited to have Zach John King. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

May 6, 2025 • 29min
The Gretchen Peters Interview: Connectivity and Empathy in Songwriting
Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome two time Grammy nominee singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, she’s a songwriter’s songwriter writing Country hits like “Independence Day” for Martina McBride, “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” for Patty Loveless, and Faith Hill’s “The Secret of Life”. Other elite artists who’ve cut her songs include Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Bryan Adams, The Neville Brothers, and George Strait. She’s received International Album of the Year for her album Blackbirds and Song of the Year by the UK Americana Association. We are privileged to have Gretchen Peters on our show today.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Apr 30, 2025 • 33min
The Sam Robbins Interview: 70's Singer/Songwriter Influences and His New Album, So Much I Still Don't See
Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Berklee College graduate and singer/songwriter Sam Robbins. His songs evoke the storytelling styles of James Taylor and Mary Chapin Carpenter by drawing you in while being accompanied by his old worn out martin guitar. He’s shared the stage with Jason Mraz and Liz Longley and has graced the stages of Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Apr 22, 2025 • 27min
The Leslie Jordan Interview: Her Debut Americana Album “The Agonist” Based Off Her Grandfather’s Writings
Today's interview is with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Jordan with her first full length solo Americana album, "The Agonist" releasing this Friday, April 25th. Produced by Kenneth Pattengale Milk Carton Kids, the album is a collection of songs adapted from the writings and poetry of her grandfather, Robert S Gott. The album also features The Milk Carton Kids, Brittney Spencer, and Sarah Watkins.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Apr 15, 2025 • 25min
The Tony Kamel Interview: Texas Songwriting, His Grandmother, and the New Album, "We're All Gonna Live"
On this AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we're excited to have Grammy nominated Tony Kamel frontman and songwriter for the band Wooden Wire, he's releasing his solo album We're All Gonna Live, April 18th. An amazing singer-songwriter who plays a clawhammer banjo, harmonica, and acoustic guitar on the album, his approach of mixing, songwriting, and philosophy stem right out of the Woody Guthrie playbook. Links to Topics on the ShowTony Kamel We'r All Gonna Live John Hartford Stoicism Clawhammer BanjoListen to the AmericanaMusic.com PlaylistAmericanaMusic.com Playlist Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Apr 8, 2025 • 32min
The Jonathan Rundman Interview: The Silos, Recording Analog, and His New Album "Waves"
Jonathan Rundman, an Americana artist from Minneapolis, has been creating music with The Silos for over a decade and recently released his solo album, 'Waves.' He discusses the profound influence of the Great Lakes on his songwriting, especially in crafting narratives. Tune in as he shares insights on the mandola's musical legacy and his creative process behind the album, including the evolution of songs like 'State Line Fireworks Outlet.' Rundman also reflects on his diverse musical influences, blending genres in his unique style.

Apr 1, 2025 • 25min
The Doohickeys Interview: The New Album, "All Hat No Cattle", The Ryman, and Zombies
In this episode we're interviewing the duo The Doohickeys consisting of Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett. Their debut album, All Hat No Cattle, has charted number one on the Roots Music Report, number 21 on the Americana Music charts, and have songs on Outlaw Country. They've already performed at the prestigious Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. This band mixes comedy with country music in a refreshing way that doesn't compromise on its songwriting and studio chops. The DoohickeysChastain Horse ParkWill Roger's HomeRyman Auditorium"Can't Beat My Old Beater""This Town Sucks""Rein it In Cowboy"Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Mar 13, 2025 • 29min
The Sierra Hull Interview: Mandolin, Bluegrass Influences, and "A Tip Toe High Wire"
Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we have the priveledge of interviewing Sierra Hull. A 2-time Grammy nominated artist, she's won 6 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year Awards. She's also performed at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House and collaborated with Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Brandie Carlile, and Billy Strings. She has a unique way of taking bluegrass music and blending in outside elements of pop, jazz, blues, rock, and gospel creating a really unique sound that's all her own. She released her 4th studio album A Tip Toe High Wire this past Friday, March 7, 2025. This will be an interview you don't want to miss. https://www.sierrahull.com/Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music


